The Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust is a cultural environmental center that exists to enhance/enrich the community through outreach and resources in the arts, music, literature, history, environmental conservation and stewardship, and social justice.

The Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust was established in the year 2000 as one of the final wishes of Miss Ann Smeltzer. She was a life long resident of Fort Dodge and Webster County in Iowa. She was a strong supporter of cultural events in Fort Dodge and helped many young artists throughout her life time. Ann was also a supporter of the environment through her many donations to organizations in Iowa and around the world. The Trust Board is made up of representatives from nine organizations from Fort Dodge and Webster County that best represent the beliefs and wishes of Miss Smeltzer.

Mrs. Catherine Deardorf established the Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation, a private 501(c)3 foundation, in February of 1993. Since its inception, the foundation has granted over $6.7 million to Webster County entities. The fine arts, education, libraries, and parks have been the key recipients of funds with non-recurring and broadly inclusive programs preferred. The foundation has a particular interest in linking community members, meaningful projects, and funds for the enrichment of all. Visit www.deardorf.org for more information or to apply for a grant.